Example Sentences

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The Nittany Lions’ offense had shuddered to a standstill in the fourth quarter, gaining only 14 yards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2017

Whilst Stannis had seethed at the defiance, she had shuddered with relief.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

The weapon had shuddered at the idea and obediently shrunk.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

Why he had shuddered when Jules took out the packs.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee

The table had shuddered as pieces of ceiling crashed on top of it, but it was still standing.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau